Germany's Hummels, Podolski fit to face France

Germany's defender Mats Hummels (L) and US forward Clint Dempsey vie for the ball during a Group G football match between US and Germany at the Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 26, 2014. AFP
Germany's defender Mats Hummels (L) and US forward Clint Dempsey vie for the ball during a Group G football match between US and Germany at the Pernambuco Arena in Recife during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 26, 2014. AFP

Germany's Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski are fit to face France in Friday's World Cup quarter-final in Rio de Janeiro after recovering from illness and injury respectively.

"Almost back at 100 percent," Hummels wrote on his Twitter account on Wednesday having missed Monday's match with flu. With 33 appearances and three goals for Germany, including a header in the 4-0 drubbing of Portugal, Hummels should slot straight back in.

Left winger Podolski is also set to return having recovered from a thigh strain as both he and Hummels took part in Wednesday's training session.

Podolski will compete with both Andre Schuerrle, who scored in extra time against Algeria, and Mario Goetze for the left wing berth.